Paragraph 25 F1
The Secretary of State may by order dissolve an NHS trust.
An order under this paragraph may be made—
on the application of the NHS trust concerned; or
if the Secretary of State considers it appropriate in the interests of the health service as a whole.
Except where it appears to the Secretary of State necessary to make an order under this paragraph as a matter of urgency, no such order shall be made until after the completion of such consultation as may be prescribed.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Schs. 7A, 7B inserted by National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19, SIF 113:2), s. 32, Sch. 6
Notes on Schedule 7A
Textual amendments
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Sch. 7A repealed (1.9.2004 but only for the purpose stated in art. 2(a)(i) of the commencing S.S.I.) by National Health Service Reform (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 7), ss. 1(1), 12(1), S.S.I. 2004/361, art. 2(a)(i)
Modifications
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Sch. 7A applied in part (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/686, art. 5(1)(2)